For college athletes with concussion, brain changes may remain visible in brain scans up to a year after they are cleared to return to play, according to a new study. "Concussion can have long-term ...

This story was originally published on the Hitchcock Project for Visualizing Science news site. The Hitchcock Project, an initiative of the Reynolds School of Journalism, aims to train students and ...

The lasting impact that concussions can have on the brain is on the minds of anyone involved in football, from parents of the youngest Pop Warner players to those in the professional ranks. More and ...

When Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had his third concussion since 2022 earlier this month, the injury reignited concerns around football, the risks of returning to sports too early after a ...

Having a concussion may not be the only indicator of brain damage among football players. A recent study from the Cleveland Clinic and the University of Rochester reports that football players may ...

A new study in mice reports that concussions sustained early in life can cause subtle brain changes that re-emerge later in life. The findings, published in Experimental Neurology, may have ...

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, offering a time to bring attention and support to an issue often overlooked in the Black community. The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) reports that ...

Concussions may lead to slower brain activity, according to new research due to be presented next week. Scientists studied the brains of high school football players, specifically looking at a type of ...

A new study from the University of Tampere highlights the long-term impact of pediatric traumatic brain injuries (pTBI), revealing that even a mild concussion makes kids 15% less likely to pursue ...

Football season is underway. NFL teams are already playing pre-season games, and college and high school programs are training in preparation for their first scrimmages. While squads on all levels may ...

“Why did this happen?” These words rumble through the bewildering, shocking aftermath of a catastrophic brain injury. English is a funny language. The same words in the same order have two different ...